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Der NC (Numerus Clausus) ist häufig ein wichtiges Kriterium für die Zulassung zum Studium der Betriebswirtschaftslehre. Auf dieser Seite erfährst du Hilfreiches über das Studium der BWL und den NC im Allgemeinen.
Der NC (Numerus Clausus, lat. „geschlossene Anzahl“) zeigt an, dass die Zahl der Studienplätze für ein bestimmtes Studienfach an einer Universität oder Hochschule beschränkt ist. Die Einführung des Numerus Clausus begrenzt die Zulassung zu einem Studienfach, um die Qualität des Studiums zu gewährleisten. Er wird jedes Jahr neu festgelegt und basiert auf dem Leistungsvergleich aller Bewerber. Dabei werden die Notendurchschnitte und andere Faktoren der Bewerber verglichen und entschieden ab welchem Schnitt die Zulassungsbeschränkung gesetzt werden kann, um eine passende Anzahl an Studierende für die begrenzte Anzahl der Studienplätze anzunehmen. Je höher der NC, desto schwieriger ist es, einen Platz an einer Universität zu bekommen. So müssen Bewerber heutzutage häufig einen sehr guten Schulabschluss und hervorragende Abiturnoten vorweisen, um überhaupt eine Chance auf einen Studienplatz zu haben. Der Numerus Clausus für den Studiengang der Betriebswirtschaftslehre beträgt in der Regel zwischen 1,8 und 2,3. Dies bedeutet, dass nur die besten Bewerber mit den höchsten Abiturnoten überhaupt eine Chance auf einen Studienplatz haben. Das heißt, man kann sich nicht einfach an eine beliebige Universität oder Fachhochschule bewerben und hoffen, dort ohne Numerus Clausus aufgenommen zu werden. Es gibt verschiedene Wege, um ein Studium aufzunehmen, auch wenn man nicht über die notwendigen NC-Werte verfügt.
The number of applicants for a Business Studies Degree program has risen continuously in Germany in recent years. This is mainly due to the popularity of the course and the good economic situation in Germany. However, due to the increasing demand for Business Studies graduates, the admission requirements for this degree program have also become stricter. The Numerus Clausus is an important factor in the selection of Business Studies students. To get a place to study, you usually have to have a certain grade point average. Depending on the federal state and the subject, this grade can vary greatly.
Business studies has been one of the most popular subjects in Germany for decades. Every year, thousands apply to state universities - often with the hope of a job in management, finance or marketing. As a result, scarce capacities lead to high NC values - sometimes between 1.5 and 2.3, depending on the university and semester.
However, this restriction has nothing to do with the applicants' academic aptitude. Many prospective students with great potential are simply not offered a place - not because they are unsuitable, but because the system is overloaded.
A common misconception: a high NC does not automatically mean high study quality. The NC says nothing about content, teaching concepts, practical relevance or career opportunities. It is solely an awarding instrument - comparable to a queue, not a seal of quality.
Aspects such as personal motivation, international orientation, entrepreneurial thinking or soft skills are also completely disregarded when awarding NCs - even though they are crucial for business studies and later careers.
Private universities such as Munich Business School take a different approach: there is no NC here. Instead, individual strengths, motivation and personality count. The focus is on
This means that even those without a 1.5 A-level can complete an excellent business studies course - if the personal requirements are right.
The question of whether you can get a place at university is important for anyone interested in studying. The NC plays an important role for many. However, no one can say in advance what the NC will be in the next semester. It depends on how many places are available (supply) and how many applications there are (demand). The NC is only calculated once all applications for a place on a degree course have been received by the university - i.e. after the application deadline and after the universities have processed the applications for places.
Prospective students should therefore not rely solely on past NC values, as these are merely a guide. They reflect past application procedures and cannot simply be transferred to the coming semesters. One reason for a change in the NC values could be, for example, an increase in the number of study places (which would probably reduce the NC). Or it could also be due to a better ranking of the university, which would lead to more prospective students visiting and applying. As a result, the NC would rise.
| University/College | Semester | NC | Waiting Semester |
| Uni Köln | Wintersemester 2023/24 | NC 1,2 | bis zu 6 |
| TH Köln | Wintersemester 2023/24 | NC 1,4 | keine |
| FU Berlin | Wintersemester 2023/24 | NC 1,7 | ca. 4 |
| HTW Berlin | Wintersemester 2023/24 | NC nicht veröffentlicht | - |
| Uni Münster | Wintersemester 2023/24 | NC 1,4 | - |
| Uni Hamburg | Wintersemester 2023/24 | NC 2,1 | 4 |
| LMU München | Wintersemester 2023/24 | NC 1,9 | - |
| HFT Stuttgart | keine Angabe | - | - |
| Munich Business School | - | kein NC | - |
Yes, it is possible! There are some universities where you can study business studies without having to meet an NC. One option is to study at a private university. The numerus clausus is not relevant for studying business administration at Munich Business School without an NC. Admission to the university is based on selection interviews and a personal interview with professors and the course director. However, you should bear in mind that the number of study places is limited. It is therefore advisable to apply for a place early.
In many federal states, the number of waiting semesters used to be taken into account in addition to the Abitur grade. A waiting semester is a semester in which you have not studied after graduating from high school. For example, if you waited two years, you had four waiting semesters.
The aim was to give applicants with a lower average grade a chance by extending the waiting period. In the meantime, however, this procedure has been severely restricted or completely abolished in many federal states - e.g. in Bavaria.
Whether and how waiting semesters are taken into account depends on the respective university and the federal state:
There is no NC at Munich Business School - and therefore no waiting times. Instead of looking at grade point average or number of semesters, we value individual aptitude:
So you don't have to wait to start your studies - you can contribute your strengths straight away.
Perhaps the most important thing first: the numerus clausus (NC) is not the same as the final grade! Many school leavers think that the NC refers exclusively to the final grade of the school report, but this is not entirely true. The NC figure does indicate the average grade, but NC-restricted degree programs are not based solely on this criterion. Of course, the majority of places are often awarded to applicants with the best grade point average, but applicants with a certain number of semesters of waiting time are also admitted. Waiting semesters are therefore just as much a part of the NC as the final grade. The rule of thumb is often that one waiting semester improves the applicant's average grade by a certain percentage. Many semesters of waiting time alone therefore often do not lead to direct success in admission. Institutes may also take other factors into account, such as tests, practical experience, etc.
The Numerus Clausus (NC) is a number that indicates which first-year students are admitted per degree course and semester. The NC is calculated based on the number of applications and the admission restrictions of the respective degree program. There is no general NC in Germany; each university calculates the NC for its degree programs itself. If you would like to apply for a degree course, you should therefore first find out about the admission requirements for the desired degree course. This also includes knowing the applicable NC.
The waiting semester is a semester that you do not spend at the university or college, but in which you prepare for your studies. This can take the form of an internship or a language course, for example. The waiting semester is taken into account when you apply for the business studies course and can therefore help you to achieve a better NC.
Many students underestimate the importance of the waiting semester. However, depending on the university, they can be decisive in gaining a place. They are often confused with the numerus clausus, but there is a significant difference: while the numerus clausus is awarded on the basis of A-level grades, some of the available places are awarded via waiting semesters. This is particularly helpful for school leavers who have not achieved an outstanding Abitur.
A calendar year includes two waiting semesters (summer semester and winter semester). The number of waiting semesters is calculated from the time you leave school until the semester for which you apply for a university place. During this period, you can do an apprenticeship, for example, but you must not be enrolled at any university for a degree course - regardless of the course. A three-year apprenticeship can therefore earn you six waiting semesters at best, a two-year stay abroad earns you four waiting semesters and a six-month internship still earns you one. Currently, a maximum of 15 waiting semesters is taken into account, but the actual number depends on the federal state and other factors.
The succession procedure is a process in which applicants can move up for the degree program if other applicants do not take up their place or give up. This procedure is usually used when new places arise, but mostly when there are more applicants than places.
If you have applied for a degree course with admission restrictions and have not been offered a place in the main procedure, you can be placed on a waiting list as part of the succession procedure and thus have the chance to gain admission after all. In the main procedure, all students are initially allocated according to their A-level grades and waiting semesters. For example, if there are 100 places available for a degree course, the suitable applicants are allocated these according to the NC procedure. After this first round, students have a certain period of time to accept or reject the place. If study places are rejected or if there is no response to an admission, these places become available again and other applicants can move up.
The lottery procedure is a process in which the admission of applicants to the degree program is decided by lot. This procedure is usually used when there are more applicants than places available. In addition to allocating study places by NC, some universities do not allocate places via waiting semesters, but instead opt for a lottery procedure. Applicants are selected at random for study places that become available or have not yet been allocated according to the NC. If, for example, more applicants have the exact average grade of the NC than there are places available, then the remaining places can be drawn by lot from among the applicants with this average.
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